Shrader & Associates

10/15/2026

Do you remember where your mom, dad, or grandparent worked decades ago? For many families, the answer may be an assembly line, automotive plant, manufacturing facility, or industrial workplace.

Workers who spent years around transmissions, clutches, friction materials, gaskets, machinery, and other components may have encountered asbestos-containing materials without ever knowing it.
Because mesothelioma can develop decades after exposure, an old job may become an important part of understanding a diagnosis today.

Families do not need to know the exact product or have every employment record before asking questions. Sometimes an employer name, job title, city, type of work, or coworker can be a useful place to begin.

Learn more at https://shraderlaw.com/practice-areas/asbestos-exposure/

10/13/2026

Today we celebrate 251 years of the United States Navy and honor the generations of sailors who have served our country at sea and around the world.

To the Navy veterans in our community, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and the traditions you have carried forward.

⚓ Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy!

10/12/2026

A mesothelioma diagnosis may be connected to asbestos exposure that happened across more than one job, product, or company.

In this video, Partner Matt McLeod explains why asbestos cases often involve multiple responsible parties. That is why a complete exposure history matters. Our team works to investigate jobsites, products, employers, manufacturers, and other possible sources of asbestos exposure to help families understand who may be responsible.

Every case is different, but families do not have to piece that history together on their own.

10/09/2026

Some families may wonder whether it is too late to ask about asbestos exposure or possible legal options after their loved one has passed away. The answer depends on the circumstances of the case and the laws in the state involved, but it may still be worth having the conversation.

An experienced mesothelioma attorney can help review the diagnosis, work and military history, possible asbestos exposure, and other information that may help families better understand what options may be available.

You do not need to have every detail or document before reaching out. Our team can help you understand where to start.

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10/07/2026

Drywall tapers and plasterers may have faced serious asbestos exposure on the job, especially when working with older joint compound, drywall tape, spackling, plaster, textures, and acoustic spray.

Before the late 1970s, many drywall-related products contained asbestos. Mixing, applying, sanding, cutting, or removing these materials could release asbestos dust into the air, putting workers and even their family members at risk for mesothelioma decades later.

Our latest blog explains how drywall workers may have been exposed, why older buildings can still pose a risk, and what legal options may be available through asbestos litigation or asbestos trust funds.

Read more: https://shraderlaw.com/blog/asbestos-exposure/mesothelioma-drywall-tapers/

Drywall tapers and plasterers face high mesothelioma risk from asbestos in joint compound, plaster, and drywall. Learn about sources and legal compensation.

10/05/2026

After losing a loved one to mesothelioma, families may wonder whether it is too late to ask questions about asbestos exposure or legal options.

In this video, Partner Matt McLeod explains that families may still be able to pursue a claim even if their loved one has already passed away.

When that happens, our team works to investigate the person’s work history and asbestos exposure, identify former coworkers or other witnesses, and gather evidence that can help tell their story.

Every situation is different, but a family does not need to have all of the answers before reaching out. We can help determine what information may be available and what legal options may apply.

10/02/2026

Today is Manufacturing Day, the start of a month-long celebration of the people, skills, innovation, and careers that continue to shape American manufacturing.

It is also an opportunity to recognize the generations of men and women whose work helped build the industry we know today.

This Manufacturing Day, we honor both the future of American manufacturing and the workers whose hands helped build its foundation.

09/30/2026

Many Navy veterans and shipyard workers were exposed to asbestos without knowing the risks.

For decades, asbestos was used on Navy ships because it resisted heat and fire. It could be found in insulation, engine rooms, pipes, boilers, gaskets, wiring, and other areas where crew members and workers spent time.

Years later, that exposure may lead to mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other asbestos-related diseases.

Our blog takes a closer look at asbestos exposure on Navy destroyers and what veterans and families should know.

Read more: https://shraderlaw.com/blog/mesothelioma/navy-ships-with-asbestos/

U.S. Navy destroyers contained asbestos, putting those who served aboard at high risk for mesothelioma. Learn how you can pursue a lawsuit if you were impacted.

09/25/2026

For many women, assembly line work was about one thing: taking care of their families.

Today, some of those hardworking women may be facing mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease decades later.

If this sounds like your work history, or your mother’s, grandmother’s, or another loved one’s, it may be worth learning more. Our team helps families investigate past asbestos exposure and understand what legal options may be available. Contact Shrader & Associates today to schedule a consultation: https://shraderlaw.com/contact/

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the nationally recognized mesothelioma lawyers at Shrader & Associates LLP can help. Learn more.

09/23/2026

A mesothelioma diagnosis affects the entire family.

For Laura and her family, the diagnosis brought shock, pain, long drives for treatment, and the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that so many families understand.

We are grateful they trusted Shrader & Associates to walk with them through the legal process, answer their questions, and help them feel more confident during such a difficult time.

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“Shrader & Associates L.L.P. have been an answer to a prayer! ...Because of them we now have the confidence we needed to go through the process of receiving compensation for all of my mom’s suffering. ” – Laura P.

We are honored to support families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure.